Yen sinks to 34-year low past 160 per dollar

The yen sank to a new 34-year low past 160 per dollar on Monday after a forecast-beating US inflation reading dented expectations for US interest rate cuts this year. "Markets appear to be trying to push dollar-yen towards 160 in the absence of official intervention," said Vishnu Varathan, at Mizuho Bank.

Apr 29, 2024 - 04:00
Yen sinks to 34-year low past 160 per dollar
The yen sank to a new 34-year low past 160 per dollar on Monday after a forecast-beating US inflation reading dented expectations for US interest rate cuts this year. "Markets appear to be trying to push dollar-yen towards 160 in the absence of official intervention," said Vishnu Varathan, at Mizuho Bank.